An Inspector (or two HMIs) Calls!

Out of the mouths…

Unsurprisingly, early reading and phonics became a thread for us but we felt confident we could illustrate our narrative that phonics is a key strategy, however, it is the love of reading that ensures children become engaged and effective learners. As the little troop of Year 4s made their way to their meeting, this was brought to life in the best of ways:

“I love reading….it gets me out of learning”.

Not necessarily entirely reflective of our narrative but it did at least show that whatever the barriers, this vital part of the primary journey is truly appreciated by all.

The marathon and not the sprint…

Like all schools, Boxgrove has been on a decade-long journey and this most recent inspection reinforced our strongly held belief that building habits takes time and it is those embedded habits that make all the difference in the world of continuous school improvement; that and a great curriculum!

For us, personal development and opportunities being held as a central tenet to every aspect of school life makes the difference to children’s views of themselves and of what is possible. How can we find the next world-famous sculptor if we never give them a piece of clay?

Looking back to look forwards…

On the back of last week, we have been reflecting on the inspection experience and what might be next for Boxgrove. Going forwards, what is clear is that we will continue to hold on to our beliefs about what we think primary education should be like for the children we serve and it is they who, as ever, will guide us to the next milestone.

Resources Committee

08 May

Trustee School Visit

Glebelands

14 May

Trustee School Visit

Pond Meadow

15 May

Governor Training

Pupil Premium

15 May

Clerks’ Briefing

20 May

Governance Leaders Group

20 May

Headteachers Meeting

23 May

Central Team Meeting

04 June

Deputy/Assistant Heads

06 June

Trustee School Visit

Moss Lane

11 June

HT Meeting

13 June

Audit Committee

18 June

Alison Fitch and Rebecca Stacey

Co-Headteachers, Boxgrove Primary School

Governor training - Pupil Premium

Upcoming Trustee School Visits

15 May, 19:00 - 20:30

Via Zoom

Tuesday 14 May, 09.30

Glebelands School

(4 trustees currently signed up to attend)

This session, led by Kathryn Krynicki, will provide an overview for governors on how to support pupil premium within schools. Further details will follow regarding session lead and content.

Wednesday 15 May, 10.00

Pond Meadow School

(1 trustee currently signed up to attend, 1 tentative)

Please click below to sign up

Wednesday 05 June, 09.00

Fullbrook School

(4 trustees currently signed up to attend)

Tuesday 11 June, 09.30

Moss Lane Infant School

(2 trustees currently signed up to attend)

If trustees would like any further details or to sign up to attend any of the four upcoming visits, please get in touch with Gaby Sutton on gsutton@learningpartners.org

Governance Conference -

The Future of Governance

SAVE THE DATE!

Online Excel Training

27 June, 18:00 - 21:00

Boxgrove Primary School

Patrick Overy completed his excel training before the Easter break with a session on COUNTIF, SUMIF & Pivot Tables. The session was recorded so that you can watch when you have time.

The trust’s annual governance conference this year is entitled “The future of governance” and is open to all of our governors and trustees. It provides an opportunity to network with like-minded professionals and to share expertise and experience. We will be looking at and discussing how school governance has changed over the years and how it may look in the future. A detailed programme will be published and available electronically in due course.

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to view

Cass Review

The final report of the Cass review with recommendations to the NHS regarding gender identity services has been published.

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to read

A CST Agile seminar to attend -

Leading a cultural capital education programme in a changing world: Purpose, pedagogy and practice

21 May, 15:30 - 16:30

Via Zoom

Join Dan Morrow, CEO of Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust, and Harriet Marshall, Head of Education at Lyfta, to delve into what it means to lead on a meaningful and relevant cultural capital education within a multi-academy trust.

The session will explore the concept of cultural capital, in relation to everything from Ofsted’s requirements to the idea of intercultural competence in a fast-changing world. Dan and Harriet will cover the social constructs surrounding cultural capital, as well as impactful curricula and pedagogical strategies to open up the world for all students through deepening their sense of belonging.

The seminar will explore case studies of schools who have developed and implemented powerful cultural (including intercultural) capital curricula, and Dan will discuss the impact that a focus on cultural capital has had on student outcomes across his trust.

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Meeting ID: 819 9045 1487

Passcode: eNmGVR%t2H

An update from Nicola Riley, Head of HR

There is evidence of spring arriving with the first glimpses of slightly warmer weather – finally!

Which is great timing for launching our new Cycle to Work Scheme. I have mentioned this before but the scheme has now launched. This scheme enables you to purchase a bike through the employer whilst spreading the cost over a 12 or 18 month period and making savings through tax breaks.

If you want to sign up to this scheme, please speak to your School Business Manager or HR representative in school who will be able to assist you.

To set up your account, you will need our Learning Partners code which is:

To find out more about the app watch this video

Finally, there is a Live Chat feature that allows you to contact a dedicated wellbeing counsellor using live messaging and video calls. This is alongside the traditional helpline which is available 24/7, 365 days a year making it as easy as possible for you to get the right advice when you need it the most.

Education Support also offer resources and support free of charge to anyone who works in education. They can be contacted on 08000 562 561 and offer online chat services as well.

Finally there is a wealth of mental health support and information available on the internet. Reputable sources of help include:

Thank you to everyone who participated in the staff survey last term. We had a great response rate of 62% which is an increase on the last time the survey ran.

Thank you also for all your comments. We are just going through the results at the moment, both at a trust and a school level, and your school’s results will be shared with you in due course.

mind.org.uk

www.samaritans.org

www.nhs.uk/

nhs-services/

mental-health-services

SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT continued

Surrey Maths School Events

Surrey Maths School Outreach

Meet the Headteachers

Royal Institution Masterclass Series

25 June, 17:00 - 17:45

Online

Keep a look out for SuMS outreach events which are now beginning to take place. The co-headteachers ran a session on 30 April at Holy Trinity Pewley Down School entitled “Where is the Moon”. Yr 5 and 6 pupils from several local primary schools were lucky enough to attend.

Pupils used their maths and physics knowledge to create a scale model of the earth-moon system. A fantastic opportunity to engage primary aged pupils with STEM subjects, ignite their curiosity and work collaboratively with their peers from different settings.

Women in Stem - Summer School

Don’t forget to keep an eye on all the CPD opportunities available within the trust.

8,9, or 10 July, 09:30 - 15:30

University of Surrey

This one day event will be led by the co-headteachers of Surrey Maths School. It is for female students in Year 10 who have an interest in the STEM subjects, particularly maths and physics. Lunch will be included and the event is free. Please do inform your keen female scientists and mathematicians.

Please click below to view the latest version of our brochure

Please click here to download the flyer and for further information

on the day

SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT continued

Ideas for setting up

& running STEM & clubs & activities

LEARNING PARTNERS Staff Benefits

Discounts for Teachers

& Ode Cashback Card

Free Will Writing Service

Learning Partners Academy Trust and Estate Planning and Will Writing specialists Dunham McCarthy are able to offer you a free will writing service to help you plan for your future, protecting your family and loved ones. The free service is provided remotely, either by telephone or video call, at a time to suit you. You will have an adviser to help you complete each step from start to finish.

All Learning Partners staff, in any role (not just teachers), can access exclusive discounts, cashback and vouchers when they join the scheme. There are over 1200 of the biggest brands on their website and thousands of deals. Save on holidays, fashion, homeware, days out, mobiles, finance, insurance, TV and broadband and more. It’s free to join and free to use, it only takes a couple of minutes to register, and you can start saving on your purchases right away.

Click here to watch a short webinar with advice on what can be included in a will

For more information and to book your initial appointment, click here

Freedom leisure - discounted membership

Freedom Leisure and Learning Partners Academy Trust can offer you discounted membership at Freedom Leisure sites in and around Surrey. There are three different packages to choose from offering various entitlements.

• Classic Corporate Plus (Peak) - £46 per month on direct debit or £460 annually (discount of 2 months free)
  
• Classic Corporate (Off Peak) - £37 per month on direct debit or £407 annually (discount of 1 month free)
• Connected Corporate - £51 per month or £510 annually (discount of 2 months free)
  

Click here to sign up for discounted membership

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Octopus Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Nuffield Health Discounted Membership

Learning Partners Academy Trust and Nuffield Health have teamed up to offer a 30% discount to all Learning Partner employees at Guildford Nuffield.

There are two membership options available with the 30% discount. The pricing for these options is as follows:

1. A monthly rolling membership of £61 per month (instead of £87) and can be cancelled with a calendar months’ notice at any time during the membership.

2. A 12-month direct debit membership of £50 per month (instead of £72) and can be cancelled within the 12-month commitment period (with a calendar months’ notice) if there is a change in circumstances that falls within the terms and conditions. This includes a health issue or injury, redundancy, pregnancy, relocation, etc.

Additionally, there is a 20% partner discount available for anyone who joins alongside Learning Partners members providing they link their membership payments together.

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Horizon Guildford

Surrey Sports Park

Horizon Guildford (in Merrow), part of Horizon Leisure, is a newly refurbished state-of-the-art not-for-profit charitable trust with over 25 years of experience in the health and fitness industry. With established locations in Havant and Waterlooville, Horizon Guildford marks the exciting expansion into the Guildford community. The mission is simple: to inspire more people to live healthier, happier lives. Alongside the gym, swimming facilities and classes, Horizon are passionate about promoting overall health and wellness. By becoming a corporate member, you will gain access to exceptional facilities, including a gym equipped with high-specification equipment, public swimming, sauna and steam room and over 100 weekly classes, including Les Mills experiences.

Surrey Sports Park, continued

• Member Journey
• An initial appointment to find out about your goals and what you're looking to achieve
  
• The fitness team will then provide you with a 3-day programme and go through this with you
  
• Your next meeting they will go through day 2 of the programme
  
• After 4 weeks, you will be booked in again to find out how you're finding your membership and make any adjustments to your programme
  
• This is repeated once more after
  
• They will then check in with you after 4, 8 and 12 weeks to see how you're progressing and here you'll be offered programme reviews.
  

If you are interested in this membership option or are just looking to have a tour around the amazing facilities, then please visit the sales team between 10am and 5pm Monday – Friday. You just need to provide proof of your workplace.

01483 682662

sales@surreysportspark.co.uk

www.surreysportspark.co.uk

Sports Massage and Injury Rehabilitation at Kings

A sports therapist who rents a room at Kings College is offering all Learning Partners staff a discount for various services including:

• Sports massage
  
• Injury assessment and rehab
• Postural correction
• Corrective exercise

Click here for further information